College Cooking
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Fried Rice for Hungry Housemates
Stumped by the contents of her fridge, the author is inspired to recreate a Chinese takeout standard.read moreRecipe: Crepes Suzette
To make the crepes extra festive, I light the liqueur with a sparkler.read moreRecipe: Blackeyed Peas With Apple Smoked Bacon and Jalapenos
New Year's Day is filled with traditional Southern dishes that are considered sacred where I live. read more
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A Dinner Party a Day--Plus Exams
College students: In need of a study break? Organize a gathering to wind down with friends over food. read more
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Experimenting With Squash
The author arrives at the market expecting to buy eggplants. But they're all gone. Now what?read moreRecipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash
A warming and filling meal--a wonderful, autumnal comfort-food sort of recipe, ready to be made with whatever might be lying around your kitchen.read more
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When Life Gives You Pumpkins...
...make ravioli. After an unexpected gift, the author tries to recreate a beloved restaurant dish.read more
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The Challenges of Buying Local Food
Bad weather and inexperienced farmers cause problems, but supporting sustainability is worth it.read more
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A Cage-Free Chocolate Cake
The author tries to limit her diet to local, sustainable foods. All goes well until it's time for dessert.read more
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Recipe: Black Bean Chocolate Cake
Though it seems outlandish to use pureed black beans in place of flour, I'm sure that the creaminess of the beans had a lot to do with the moistness of the cake. If nothing else, if you make this recipe you'll be getting your share of protein and fiber in a delicious dessert. read more
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Searching For a Shrimp Recipe
The author was never a huge fan of the crustaceans--until she tried these lettuce and rice wraps.read more
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A Defense of Meat Goes Too Far
A New York Times op-ed says it's okay to eat meat as long as it's pasture-raised. The author has some qualifications.read more
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Pumpkin-Spice Oatmeal: Taste of Fall
This rich, creamy dish will warm you up during the season's increasingly chilly days--plus it's good for you.read more
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Cure for Stress: Make Guacamole
In the middle of a busy week, the author winds down by mixing up her favorite dip.read more
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Recipe: Chicken with Guacamole and Mushrooms
This is an easy, comforting sort of meal--good for when you're almost too busy to cook. And, of course, it's really all about the guacamole.read more
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Why Public Servants Need Good Food
The USDA cafeteria offerings are unhealthy and unsustainable. Federal employees deserve better.read more
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Home-Cooked Favorites at School
The author decides to make fried chicken and potato salad. Will she be able to replicate her mother's cooking?read moreRecipes: Fried Chicken and Potato Salad
This is one of my favorite comfort meals. The potato salad recipe is from my grandmother on my mother's side.read more
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The Main Reason to Eat Local
As the fresh food movement goes mainstream, the author remembers why just-picked produce is better.read more
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Fish Tacos: How to Wow Roommates
No more dining hall chicken breasts. The author impresses her skeptical friends with this simple dish.read moreRecipe: Fish Tacos
The creaminess from the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt mixed in with the fish tastes delicious and helps hold everything together in the tortillas.read more
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Leaving the College Cafeteria Behind
At home for the summer, the author gets ready to ditch the dining hall and start cooking for her roommates.read moreRecipe: Wonton Plum Shortcakes
Here's the recipe with some of the changes I've made added in, as adapted from the original in Instant Gratification by Lauren Chattman.read more
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Seafood Choices: Wild or Farmed?
Misinformation abounds over seafood sustainability--but, as the author knows, it's not that simple.read more
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